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I recently spoke with Snuneymuxw Elder and Knowledge Keeper C’tasi:a (Geraldine Manson) about a new book she co-authored with ethnobotanist Nancy Turner.

The book, Plant Teachings from my Auntie, shares traditional knowledge about plants and their uses as medicine, tools and more. 

It was so wonderful to learn more about C’tasi:a — who was Elder in Residence at Vancouver Island University for more than a decade — and the work she does in the community. 

We spoke about the importance of traditional plant knowledge and why she shares it with others and we also talked about her auntie, the late Ellen White, to whom she dedicated her book.

You can read my Q&A with C’tasi:a at the link below, followed by our usual events listings that are packed with end-of-summer activities.

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Snuneymuxw Elder C’tasi:a shares traditional plant knowledge in new book

‘Plant Teachings from my Auntie’ by Snuneymuxw Elder C’tasi:a and ethnobotanist Nancy Turner delves into traditional plants and plant medicine.

🎵 Listen 🎤

Thursday, Aug. 27

• 6 p.m.: Concerts in the Park - Tides at Westwood Lake. Part of End of Summer Splash. Free.

• 9:30 p.m.: Rudy’s Blue Character Costume Party fundraiser for Children’s Hospital Foundation at The Nanaimo Bar. $10 cover.

Friday, Aug. 28

• 5:30 p.m.: The Endless (Punk) Summer at The Globe Live Studio featuring The Grinning Barretts, Die Job, End of Thread and Scraped Blind. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door. All ages.

• 7 p.m.: Dan Biehler Live at The Queen's. Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

• 8 p.m.: The Cayleigh Borsboom Quartet presents Back to “Bass”ics at The Vault Cafe. $20 cover.

• 9:30 p.m.: THE BLISTERS at The Nanaimo Bar. $10 cover.

• 10 p.m.: Latin Night at The Queen's. Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

Saturday, Aug. 29

• 5 p.m.: Sounds of Summer Tailgate Party St. Andrew’s United Church parking lot featuring The Social Standard, James Vickers Band, MYC Sharrat & The Alibis, Quadra Sound and DJ All Good. Tickets $48.75.

• 6 p.m.: Punk & alternative all ages benefit show featuring Sturdy Lemon, Fish, Soundrain and One Man Army at The Globe Live Studio. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

• 7 p.m.: Transitional Alien at The Queen's. Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

• 8 p.m.: Daniel Arthur, Wild Garlic Island and Waste Management at The Vault Cafe. Cover $15 or pay what you can.

🎭 View 🖼️

Thursday, Aug. 27

• 10 a.m.: I-Spy: Garden Buds at Nanaimo Museum. Admission by donation, runs until Sept. 7.

• 7:30 p.m.: Bring Out Your Weird variety show at The Vault Cafe. $15 cover.

Sunday, Aug. 30

• 1 p.m.: Art Lab Sunday: Suncatchers at Nanaimo Art Gallery. Free for members, $5 for non-members.

⛹️ Meet 🎲

Thursday, Aug. 27

• 3:30 p.m.: Old World Campaign at Drop Zone Games.

Friday, Aug. 28

• 4 p.m.: Nanaimo Food Hub Pop-Up Market & Farmyard Social at Discover Montessori School. Free.

Monday, August 31

• 11 a.m.: Snuneymuxw First Nation Overdose Awareness Day Event at 1145 Totem St.

• 2 p.m.: International Overdose Awareness Day event at Diana Krall Plaza sponsored by Nanaimo Area Network of Drug Users, Moms Stop the Harm, Doctors for Safer Drug Policy and Nanaimo Citizens for the Reduction of Harm.

Wednesday, September 2

• 3 p.m.: Nanaimo Farmers' Market - Island Roots at Beban Park.

• 5 p.m.: Kill Team Drop In at Drop Zone Games.

• 6 p.m.: Read, Reflect, Write: A Poetry Workshop about Savouring, Wondering, and Daring at Vancouver Island Regional Library Nanaimo North with poet laureate, Neil Surkan. Free.

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